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Attempted Assassination"
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YESTERDAY'S SOCCER.
SOUTH CHINA DEFEAT/
POLICE.
Playing against the Police yesterday in a first league match.. South China scored the decisive The victory of 6 goals to nil Police, it must be said, were at a disadvantage, starting with a player short and finishing with only nine. Choi Pingan opened the scoring with a shot at close Not long after, Wong range. Pak-chong took up the ball from Li Wai-tong and scored from an angle. Wong added to this ten minutes later, Swan the Police
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LATEST CHINA COAST
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of $5 per share on account of year 1973. absorbing....
300,000.00 Balance about ............ 320,000.00 (To be carried forward
to next year.)
DISPUTE IN COTTON -
INDUSTRY.
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LONDON, February 26. The Cotton Spinners Federation of Manchester has given notice of a lockout. affecting 150,000 cotton operatives, a week hence, unless the strike at the Thornham Spin- ning Company's mill be settled in
the meantime.--Reuter,
The chief features of the traffic for the month under review was the arrival of important cargoes of wood.
Recalled.
Shot twice in the back while going down Glenealy in a chair The British flag, as usual, holds one evening about a year ago, Mr. first place. It is followed by the Chan Wing-hsin (Cantonese pro- German flag, with the Belgian benunciation), who was formerly ing third and Norwegian fourth.. Director of the Arsenal, Commis- Shipping statistics for Antwerpsioner of River Defence and a in the year 1923 show an increase in the arrivals and departures of vessels of 1,028 ships and a ton nage greater than that of 1922 by 3,298,916 tons.
It is worthy of note that over 50 per cent of the traffic of the port is one under the British flag. Germany has improved her posi- tion over last year's figures, and it is generally thought she will con- tinue to maintain second place in the port's traffic.
RICE FOR JAPAN." In accordance with the decision already reported the Department
Major-General in the Kwangtung. Array under Chan Kwing-ming's regime, has died at Macao. Mr. Chan was known to many Hong- kong business men, both Euro- pean and Chinese, as the son of ex-Civil Governor Chan Chik-yu and the nephew of Mr. Chan Kang-yu, compradore of Messrs. Douglas Lapraik, who died about ten days ago at his Glenealy. residence.
-con-
Mr. Chan Wing-hsin's attempt. ed assassination by an unknown siderable stir in political circles, Assailant last year created 'con- of Agriculture and Commerce has A telegram dated London, announced an extension of the several reports appearing in the February 15, stated: A dispute has term for free importation of rice Canton vernacular press to the arisen in the cotton room of the till July 31. The announcement effect that he had succumbed to Thornham. Spinning Company's draws attention to the shortage his wounds. On his admission to mill near Oldham, where three that must be expected from hospital his condition was hundred operatives are employed. the last czop, and hopes that the sidered critical but thanks to the The point at issue is of the first trade will rise to the occasion, so untiring efforts of Dr. McKenny importance, and may lead to a that the Government will not be and other officers, he pulled round, lock-out involving all the mills called upon to undertake im and was subsequently discharged. within the Federation, and oneportation supplement the However, the bullets had so in- hundred and fifty thousand oper-quantity supplied by dealers.jured the spine that he was atives. The employers have con- Should the Government take vened a meeting of the whole trade up the matter in order to deal with difficulty in getting about. It is partially paralysed and found for February 26.11
the food situation that may arise from the short supply of foreign now thought that his death has rice, it will be done with due been brought about by his physi- regard for the cereal law, and there cal condition having been materi- will be no fear of the importationally weakened. Despite a sub- by the trade being unfavourably stantial reward, the assailant was affected.
never captured.
EMPIRE TRADE.
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WELLINGTON, N.Z., Feb. 26. Recent investigations regarding the possibilities of opening trade with Eastern countries resulted in
an offer by a Dutch shipping com- pany to provide a regular service, Captain J. D. Fraser, of the provided New Zealand 'cancels the Ichang," is on reserve.
preferential duties imposed on Captain J. M. Hopkins, from re-products from the Dutch Indies. serve, has gone master, "Ichang.”
Mr. W. R. Kermode has been appointed sup'y second officer, "Kashing."
Mr. H. A. Settle, from reserve, has gone sup'y second officer, **Fatshan."!
Mr. W. J. Belcher, third engi- neer, "Szechuen," has gone second engineer, "Shengking"
Mr G. S. Murray, from reserve, has one third engineer, "Szechuen." Mr. W. L. Bloodworth, second engineer, "Shenking," is on re-
serve,
goalie appealing for offside. In reply. Post almost scored for the Police, Lau Hing-cheung only saving ut the expense of a corner.
Mr. J. W. Ridley, third engineer, With the kick, the Police were "Newchwang," is on reserve.
Mr. A. Lockerbie has beeв ap- too eager and in the confusion, I the ball was cleared. Transfer-pointed third engineer, "New- ring the play to the other end, chang." Li-Wal-tong sent the ball over the
Captain H. W. Chandler, of the
It is stated that the proposal is not likely to be entertained, since the New Zealand Goverment prefers to make a greater effort to develop Empire tråde.-Reuter.
DUTCH OIL RESEARCH.
to
RECORD CONTRACT. The hydro-electric department of Messrs Vickers, Limited, has received an order for the largest single-runner Francis water-tur bine to be built in England.
This is a 25,000 horsepower water turbine to be installed at Calumet Island on the Ottawa River in Canada
At the point where the power
station is now under construction the river falls 600 feet, and even tually three units such as the one now on order will be installed..
RUBBER REPORT.
THE HAGUE, February 26, Government Mineral Research Department borings have resulted
The report of the Kundong in, the discovery of oil at Win-Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the twelve terswyk, but the extent of the months ended September 30 last deposits has not yet been ascertain states that, after charging depre-
ed.-Reuter.
PARIS PRODUCE EXCHANGE,
PARIS, February 26.
Mr. Chan's age is given as about thirty-eight or thirty-nine. He was a typical product of Young China and earned a name as a rigorous administrator while in office at Canton. It is not known if he was born abroad but his native village was Wong Mau Cheh, now known as Mui, Kai, in Macao. He was educated locally the Heungshan district, opposite
and at Yale University and was in business in Hongkong for some years before entering politics, being one of the founders of the Pacific Trading Co.
On the expulsion of Lu Yung-. ting and Mu Yung-hsien-the Kwangsi militarists from Can-
ciation upon the assets of the com- ton, Dr. Sun 'returned to Canton pany, the profit and loss account jointly with General Chan Kwing- shows a net profit on the year's ming and the late Mr. Chan took working of $13,385.16. Deducting office as Director of the Canton the debit balance of $10.228.46 Arsenal. When the split took The Produce Exchange, which brought forward from last account place in June, 1922 between Dr. has been compulsorily closed for therremains a credit of $3,156.70 Sun and General Chan and Ip Kue the past week, was permitted to whichthe directors recommend be had effected his coup, the deceas Yatshing."
reopen upon representatives of the carried Captain C. E. Webb, of the "Yat sugar, oil and rubber interests harvested during the year amount- shing," is on leave.
agreeing to stringent regulationsexo 172,821 ibs.and the average Mr. N. Richardson, third officer, like the exclusion of foreigners estimated value of the unsold nett sale price, including the **Chipshing," has gone third and a reduction in periods for the portion of the crop, was 47-77 officer, "Hopsang."
bar twice and despite their re-Chipshing," has gone master, peated attacks, South China failed to add to the score before the interval.
In the second half, the Police pressed. Johnson tried a shot which was saved by Lau. Two free-kicks against South China did not bring the Police any advantage and in the response. South China transferred the play, Swan being called upon in quick succession to hold the fort. Eventually, a miskick by Forbes
· allowed Choi Ping-fan to score and
Mr. R. G. Lowden, third officer, "Hopsang," has gone third officer, "Chipshing."
Mr. L. McRae, second "officer, "Leesangis on reserve.
execution of contracts.-Reuter,
} NAM PAK HONG
QUOTATIONS.
Mr. H. F. Carey, from reserve, This morning's Nam Pak Hong has gone sup'y second officer, quotations for "spot" goods, "Kungwo."
J basis usual guild "terms, were as Mr. H. W. Fraser, sup'y third follows engineer, "Kutwo," has gone sunly Java Sugar, average quality per third engineer, "Tingsang.""
Mr. J. Ibbotson, from reserve,
forward The
crop
cents, while the cost of production was 32.63 cents per lb. In his last report the Visiting Agent, Mr. J. C. Henderson, writes:-I was well satisfied with the appearance of the property, and the various works are being carried out in a satisfac- tory manner.
ed sided with his namesake. Being appointed Major-General, his native district to quell a ris- Mr. Chan led an expedition into
ing on Dr. Sun's behalf by Ju After this cam- Cheuk-man. paign, he seized a number of river gunboats and armed launches with which he drove the remnants of the "People's Army". from Heungshan and then built up the nucleus of the River Defence Corps to which he was His appointed Commissioner. father, Mr. Chan' Chik-yu, was then made Civil Governor and the son became one of the most im- toportant personalities in Canton politics till the beginning of last year when Chan Kwing-ming's faction was driven from rule by the Yunnan and Kwangei invad. ers who had rallied to Dr. Sun's standard above Wuchow.
TRADE MARKS LAW.
PEKING, February 27. a few minutes later a penalty was
picul -net-No. 24 rough white The Diplomatic Corps have not declared against the Police, Post,
$15.75; No. 24 fine white 16.80; yet received a reply to their Note it was alleged, being the offender. Mas gone second officer, "Seistain." No. 18 rough brown 15.00; Java stating the conditions upon which Post was asked to leave the field
Captain A. N. Seaton, from brown 13-75.
the Powers are prepared as a result of his questioning the reserve, has gone master, "Tailee." | Rice, average quality, per picul recognise the Trade Marks Law. decision. With the kick, Li Wai-
Captain T. Fletcher, of the gross for 'net-No. 1 Siam longi It appears that the Powers, on 'tong scored. Shortly before time," "Tailee," is on reserve.
white superior-Old crop, $9.20;January 12, sent a Note to the I got the last goal.
Mr. E. A. Neilson, second officer, new crop, 8.48; No. 1 Saigon long Waichiaopu requesting a general "Hoisang," is on reserve.
white 7.50.
assurance that the new Law would The teams were:-
Mr. R. M. de la Sala, from re-
Flour, per sack of 50s.-not operate in any way detrimental Police. Swan; Fenn and Mair;
gone chief officer, Dayton $2.72; Banana 2.69; to fornign treaty rights., Nareply to Kirby, Forbes and Jessop; Simp-serve, has
"Kasara."
Kwan Tao2.75; White Greens 2.78; this Note had been received son, Johnson, Post und Britton.
Mr. C S. Robb, from reserve, Kingfisher 2.90: Sperry's XXX when the aforesaid Note was sent,
Mr. C. Mason, chief officer, Melon 12.83.
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South China. -- Lau Hing-
Deceased returned to Hong kong to live quietly but was shot.
in the back shortly afterwards.
cheung; Lai Yuk tat and Chan has gone chief officer, "Phranang." 3.49; Big Gun 2.90; Reindeer 2.83; but later the Waichinopù replied Since his recovery he has been
-So; Cheung Wing-sing, Leung" Phranang," has gone master
Yuk-tong and Lam Yuk-ying; Pang Kam-wing, Chet Ping-fan, Wong Pak-chong, Li Wai-tong and Chan Kwong-ui.
Referee: Mr. Smith.
same ship.
reserve.
DUTCH TRADE.
+
The figures of Dutch imports and exports for 1923, which have just been published by the Central
show a considerable reduction in
Captain H. C. Kiddie, of the Phranang has gone, master, "Yue Ying Wa."
Captain W. Ross, of the "Yue Ying Wa, is on reserve. TROQUOIS v. E. SURREY RES. Captain E. G. Rapley, from Bureau of Statistics at The Hague, reserve, has gone master, "Now the amount of the adverse balance Mathilda.
of visible movements which for Captain J. H. von den Berg, 1923 was even lower than for 1913. of the New Mathilda," is op
The following table contains Mr. T. A. Nicholas, from regures of the value of foreign trade serve has gone second officer,ed with 1913 (in millions of gls.):
during the past four years compár- "Lorestan,"
Adverse Mr. E. P. Smith, second officer,
Imports. Exports. balance "Lorestan," has gone second 19232,009,303............ 706: offices, "Frangestan.”
Mr. H. P. Francis, second officer; 1921 2,240
1922...2,0281,221..... 807 Rome, February 26. The "Frangestan," has gone acting 1920 3,3361704...... 1,632
•2,370... 800 Naval Conference closed with an chief officer, same ship. official declaration of unanimity,
Mr. W. R. Reynolds, chief 1913.3.9183,083 835
In the second round of the HK.F.A. Junior Shield 'competi tion, Iroquois defeated the Tast Surrey Reserves by, 1-0 nt 90- kumpoo yesterday and qualand for the semi-final Russell scored the odd goal..
acting master, same ship.
Captain G. B. Mercer, of the Frangestan," is on-leave..
which is difficult to reconcile with officer,Frangestan," has gone the reports of dissension among the delegates. Notwithstanding the
14 the semi-official denial, Spanish delegate published a frank statement explaining that be retired because he failed to secure general support for n tonnage of 105,000 instead of the permitted 83,000 tons Russia uncompromisingly claimed 400,000
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giving an undertaking that priority of trade marks registered with the Customs would be guaranteed. This was not what the Diplomatic Corps wanted, as they were satisf- ed with the provision in the Trade
The late Mr. Chan has a brother 1922, has been made by the Com allotted on the 8th day of November, Marks law which recognises priori- who was District Magistrate of pany, and that such call will be ty of usage, even though the mark Heungshan and Mr. Wong Shau-payable to the Company's Bankers, is not registered with the Customs: sin, drum major in the Hongkong The Hongkong & Shanghal Banking Diplomatic Corps removed the was aide-de-camp to deceased till 15th day of March, 1924.
In a further Note, therefore, the Police Reserve during the War, Corporation, in Hongkong, on the Chinese misapprehension in that the split in June, 1922. regard, and now there does not
The Transfer Books of the Com. seem to be any serious obstacle intake place in Macao.
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siderable, but this is a small con- THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO... sideration in view of the amount INC. announces the removal of of revenue China will 'receive im- their offices effective February 25, The total output of the Kailan the Law, but if the Government Central (New Hongkong & Shanghal mediately the Powers recognise 1924 to No. 4-A Des Voeux Road Mining Administration's mines invite the assistance of a Customs Bank Building).:+ for the week ending February 9 Commissioner familiar with the re 1924, amounted to nil, and the salesgistration of trade marks, that during the period to 43,716.00 tons probably will be found to be The total output of the Kailan satisfactory as a preliminary week ending February 16; amount-measure, and taken as a proof of a desire to make progress in this
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